FinTech Legal - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG has a broad tech practice incorporating its respected M&A, data privacy and intellectual property practice groups. It is particularly recognised for its work on cryptocurrency matters, including regulatory compliance and investigations.
Strengths
"Gowling WLG's strength is its depth of knowledge and experience. You benefit from its lawyers experience working with multiple clients."
"The Gowling WLG team has the ability to explain difficult situations simply."
Work Highlights
Gowling WLG acted for Peoples Trust in respect to creating a strategic alliance with Coinbase to facilitate the expansion of Coinbase’s services to Canada.
Notable Practitioners
Parna Sabet-Stephenson leads the firm's national financial services and technology department. She regularly acts for financial institutions and growing payment service providers in regulatory, insurance and cryptocurrency focussed matters. "Parna is very skilled in communicating and managing conversations with senior leadership. She handles conversations diplomatically and with a focus on obtaining the right outcomes." "Parna is a gem to work with. She makes my life easier."
Adam Garetson is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office. Garetson advises clients on regulatory matters, particularly as they relate to cryptocurrency and digital assets. "Adam is great. He is responsive at all times and great at explaining next steps."